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Donovan, E. 1768-1837.
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An epitome of the natural history of the insects of China : comprising figures and descriptions of upwards of one hundred new, singular, and beautiful species; together with some that are of importance in medicine, domestic economy, &c. The figures are accurately drawn, engraved and coloured, from specimens of the insects; the descriptions are arranged according to the system of Linnæus; with references to the writings of Fabricius, and other systematic authors. / By E. Donovan.
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Soulsby no. 1232a

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Printed for the author, by T. Bensley
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London
Publishing year:
1798
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1 p. l., [96] p. : 50 col. pl. ; 30 cm.
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English

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The plates are hand-colored and some of them are dated 1799.
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Insects China
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014877012
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DONOVAN, Edward.
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General illustration of entomology: Part I. An epitome of the insects of Asia, elucidated in one hundred and fifty plates; with occasional observations, and descriptions after the Linnæan and Fabrician manner. [Vol. 1, Insects of China. Vol. 2, Insects of India. Vol. 3, Insects of New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Otaheite, etc.]
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Soulsby no. 1232a

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London
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1805, 1798, 1800.
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3 volumes ; (4o)
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English

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000967110
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Donovan, Edward.
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An Epitome of the Natural History of the Insects of New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Otaheite, and other Islands in the Indian, Southern, and Pacific Oceans: Including the Figures and Descriptions of one hundred and fifty-three Species of the more splendid, beautiful and interesting Insects, hitherto discovered in those countries ... / [vol. 3]. by E. Donovan.
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Soulsby no. 1232a

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printed for the author, and F. C. and J. Rivington
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London
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1805
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1 bd. : ill.
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English

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Proveniens: Det Classenske Bibliotek
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Linné, Carl von
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20230814162805.0
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Donovan, Edward.
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An Epitome of the Natural History of the Insects of India and the Islands in the Indian Seas, comprising upwards of 250 Figures and Descriptions of the most singular and beautiful species ... / [vol. 2]. by E. Donovan.
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Soulsby no. 1232a

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printed for the author by T. Bensley
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London
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1800
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1 bd., tav. : ill.
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English

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Linné, Carl von
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20230710173133.0
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Donovan, Edward.
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Title:
An Epitome of the Natural History of the Insects of China, comprising Figures and Descriptions of upwards of one hundred new, singular and beautiful Species &c. / [vol. 1]. by E. Donovan.
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Soulsby no.:
Soulsby no. 1232a

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printed for the author by T. Bensley
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London
Publishing year:
1798
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92 s., 50 tav. : ill.
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English

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Linné, Carl von
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20230808091930.0
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